Current Conditions
Hawk Branch

Temp: 64.4°F

Forecast Last Updated at Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 6:56AM

Tiny Tropical Troubles

After a hot day today we welcome the possibility of some rainier skies overnight as newly-formed "Claudette" approaches from the Gulf. We remain at the northern edge of the system's likely track, but some moderate rains could be on tap, especially overnight into Sunday. Weather improves for late Sunday and Monday with exception of the usual afternoon thundershowers, with more organized rain likely Tuesday along a weak cold front; things dry out a bit into next weekend.

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Saturday Hi: 84 Lo: 63 Mostly sunny; On the hot side; Can't rule out a PM shower or t-shower; Light west wind

Sunday Hi: 74 Lo: 63 Mostly cloudy for Dad; Mostly PM & nighttime showers & thundershowers likely; More humid again; South wind 5-10 mph

Monday Hi: 83 Lo: 63 Early showers possible; Partly sunny & warmer; Scattered PM showers & thunderstorms

Tuesday Hi: 76 Lo: 55 Mostly cloudy with daytime showers & thunderstorms likely; Clearing Tuesday night & cooler

Wednesday Hi: 75 Lo: 54 Bright sunshine; Nice weather

Further Out

Thursday - Mostly sunny & pleasant; High in the upper 70s; Low in the upper 50s
Friday - Mainly sunny; a few clouds late; High in the mid 70s; Low in the lower 60s

Forecast Discussion

Things stay warm to hot for Saturday as things remain boring under a weak ridge. Lower pressure courtesy a newly-formed "Claudette" approaches into the evening hours, however, with some potential for heavier rains depending on its exact track. Right now it looks as if it will compete with a ridge to the north, leaving for a well-defined but uncertain gradient of rainfall just around the southern NC mountains/foothills. Looks like the worst (if any) rainfall will be in the overnight hours into Sunday...

Ridging returns briefly, with the usual warm and juicy thunderstorm potential for Monday, with a weak larger-scale front approaching from the northwest into Tuesday; this should usher in more persistent rainfall before departing into the evening hours

The remainder of the week looks quiet, with a slightly cooler and drier outlook. Things get a bit more humid going into the weekend, however, though nothing well defined seems to be apparent as of now.

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